b'ClassicIndiaGrand Tour of SouthernBENGALURU 1 CHENNAI1MYSURUIndia & Kerala OOTY 2 1 COIMBATORE2KOCHI 2 1 2 MADURAIUncover the contrasts of peaceful freshwater lakes, ancientKUMARAKOM 2 THEKKADYby Coach by Railtemples, fragrant tea plantations and lively cities in theby Air 1 Nights in Hotelstoried surroundings of southern India and Kerala.MYSURU PALACE NILGIRI MOUNTAIN RAILWAY COONOOR TEA PLANTATIONYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. Overnight flight to BengaluruDays 8 & 9. Discovering Kochirecreation of a traditional tribal village. Your holiday begins as we boardAfter a free morning to exploreWe enjoy a Periyar Lake boat ride, an overnight flight from LondonCoimbatore, we board the Intercitylocated in a large wildlife sanctuary Heathrow to Bengaluru, via Dubai. Express to Kochi in Kerala, a historicand on Day 13 we uncover the secrets city settled across numerous islands.of southern Indias spices on a tour Days 2-4. Bengaluru to MysuruDay 9 sees us uncover Kochi on a tour,of a spice plantation, then transfer Landing in Bengaluru this morning,viewing the subcontinents oldestto Madurai. Day 14 begins with a we check in to our hotel for the night,European church, before enjoying sightseeing tour of Madurai with a before getting to know Bengaluru on aa Kathakali dance performance.local guide, viewing the 17-century gentle sightseeing tour. On Day 3, weThirumalai Nayak Palace, astonishing enjoy a relaxed morning then makeDays 10 & 11. Keralas backwatersMeenakshi Amman Temple and the our way by coach to Mysuru throughThis morning, we tour ParadesiGandhi Memorial Museum.lush countryside and rural villages. OnSynagogue, the oldest active Day 4, we explore an array of ornatesynagogue in India, before boarding aDay 15. Exploring Chennaipalaces and temples on a guided tour.luxury houseboat on a cruise throughThis morning, we take a short flight to tranquil floral waterways to our hotel.Chennai and embark on a tour, visiting Days 5-7. Ooty & Nilgiri Mountains After a free morning on Day 11, aa Madras War Cemetery, Marina Beach Arriving in Ooty, you have a freeKumarakom Village guided walkand the Gothic San Thome Cathedral afternoon to explore this picturesqueintroduces us to this cluster of small,Basilica. In George Town, we view the town in the Blue Mountains. Day 6picturesque islands around theKapaleeshwarar Temple and soak provides a guided tour of Ooty beforeVembanad Lake, before a Shikharaup the kaleidoscopic colours and The whole trip was a trip up Doddabetta Mountain, whereboat ride takes us to Manjira village tofragrances of the citys flower market. we admire views across the landscapelearn about traditional coconut crafts. mind-blowing and Ill never forget the tigers.of tiered tea plantations. On Day 7,Days 16 & 17. Homeward bound we enjoy two rail journeys throughDays 12-14. Thekkady to Madurai Theres free time to explore Chennai, Brian, 2024the stunning Nilgiri Mountains on theLeaving our sublime setting, webefore we transfer to the airport. Ooty toy train and the Nilgiri Mountaintravel inland by coach to ThekkadyLanding at London Heathrow on Day Railway, then travel on to Coimbatore. in the Ghat Mountains, staying in a17, your holiday come to an end.64 GRAND TOUR OF SOUTHERN INDIA & KERALA'